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Guide to reading newspapers for IAS preparation

  UPSC candidates need to read different books and study materials to gather knowledge on various subjects. However, current affairs constitute the major part of the UPSC exam syllabus. So, how will you prepare yourself to attend to questions related to these current events? You need to stay updated about the latest happenings in the country. Most commonly, toppers say that it is essential to grow the habit of reading newspapers. Especially The Indian Express and The Hindu are the best newspapers to prepare for  current affairs for UPSC exam . Which sections of newspapers should you read? Daily newspapers can comprise more than 15 papers. It is really challenging to read every part of those papers. Beginners will find it much more time-consuming. That is why you must learn the technique for reading newspapers for UPSC's current affairs. You should go through the papers from an examination perspective. Some headlines and news in the newspapers are not crucial for IAS preparation . A

An overview of UPSC syllabus

  The saying goes that you should understand your enemy well before marching for the war. The same can be applied in the context of the UPSC exam. The UPSC syllabus has a very vast scope. From general knowledge to political science and reasoning, the IAS syllabus is designed to test the whole understanding of an aspirant. Knowing the overview of the UPSC syllabus can help you in creating an efficient strategy for your preparation. The UPSC exam is conducted on two levels. The first one is Prelims and the second is Mains. This blog comprises a summary view of the whole UPSC syllabus .  Prelims syllabus The first stage of the IAS selection process is its Prelim exam. Prelim encompasses objective-type questions or MCQs. The paper has a total marking of 200 with a given time of 120 minutes or 2 hours. The selection process is by scoring equal to or more than cut-off marks. The question papers of the IAS exam come in both English as well as in Hindi. The Prelims is conducted in two phas

All You Need To Know About the UPSC Exam

  Most of you must have been preparing for civil service exams for a bright career ahead. It is true that once you can crack it, there is no looking back. However, cracking the civil service is not a piece of cake. A lot of hard work and dedication goes into it. Before you start preparing for UPSC's current affairs, you need to have a clear idea about the exam. Worry not, as here you will get all the information related to the UPSC civil service exam. What is UPSC? Referred by people as the IAS exam, the Union Public Service Commission conducted the UPSC exam. The main idea behind conducting this civil exam is to appoint eligible candidates as IPS, IAS, IFS officers and give them the responsibility of several administrative posts of India. The UPSC exam is divided into three stages: Stage 1: UPSC CS Preliminary Examination or UPSC prelims Stage 2: UPSC CS Main Examination or UPSC mains Stage 3: UPSC Interview or the personality test UPSC exam pattern As has already be